APRN Research Poster Display

The Wisconsin Nurses Association's NP Forum is excited to showcase some outstanding research and clinical projects by APRNs and APRN students at the Poster Display at conference on Thursday, April 20th.  Earn 1.0 contact hour of CE credit when you visit the posters and complete the online evaluation for this activity. Please be sure to stop by to learn more and congratulate your colleagues on a job well done!
List of Research Posters at 2023 Conference
New this year - the conference reception will be held in the poster display area overlooking lake Monona from 4:45-5:45 pm to provide additional time for attendees to interact with the poster presenters. Be sure to join us at the Monona Terrace for refreshments and conversation at the end of the conference day!

This 3-day conference offers participants up to 17.0 contact hours, many of which are designated as ‘pharmacology’ content.  The number of ‘Pharmacology’ contact hours available for a given session will be noted as ‘Rx =’ next to the session title whenever applicable. Estimates for pharmacology credit are based on information submitted by presenters; it is the responsibility of participants to determine whether the content provided meets the specific requirements of their certifying or licensing body.

Requirements for Successful Completion: Participants must complete the online conference evaluation(s) for the overall conference and each session attended by Sunday, May 7, 2023 to receive the contact hours. You will need your Order ID# from the confirmation email sent when you registered to begin the online evaluations.

Thursday/Friday Conference Evaluation - opens during conference
Saturday Skills Day Evaluation - opens during conference

There will be a $25 charge to have WNA re-open either online evaluation after May 7. This option for late completion will be available only until October 22, 2023.  Go to www.wisconsinnurses.org/reopen-eval/ for more information.

Relevant Financial Relationships: There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity with the following exceptions:

• Session 7B/8B: Anna Hendricks, BS - Employee of Cooper Surgical (participating as technical trainer)
• Session 3B: Benjamin Beran, MD - Recipient of educational grant from Pfizer
• Session 5B: Joseph Cherabie, MD, MSc - Panel Speaker for Roche Diagnostics (ended in 2022)

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

Commercial Support: In-kind support in the form of donated materials for practice provided by:

• Cooper Surgical
• Organogenesis

Wisconsin Nurses Association is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace - A block of standard rooms are available for Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - Friday, April 21, 2023 at the rate of $169.00/night. You will be required to provide a credit card upon making the reservation, but you will not be charged until you check out.

Deadline to reserve at this rate: Sunday, March 26, 2023. To receive the discounted room rate, call the Hilton Reservations line at 800-445-8667 or call the hotel directly at 608-255-5100, and identify yourself using the group code: WINA. You may also book online here: Hilton WNA Reservation

Hotel website:https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/msnmhhf-hilton-madison-monona-terrace/

Location/Directions: CLICK HERE

Best Western Premier Park Hotel - A block of standard rooms are available for Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - Friday, April 21, 2023 at the rate of $169.00/night. You will be required to provide a credit card upon making the reservation, but you will not be charged until you check out.

Deadline to reserve at this rate: Sunday, March 26, 2023. To receive the discounted room rate, call the Best Western Reservations line at 608-285-8000, and identify yourself as a conference attendee for the Wisconsin Nurses Association. You may also book online here: Park Hotel WNA Reservation

Hotel website:http://www.parkhotelmadison.com/

Location/Directions: CLICK HERE

DoubleTree by Hilton East Madison - A block of standard rooms are available for Wednesday, April 19, 2023 and Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the rate of $139.00/night. You will be required to provide a credit card upon making the reservation, but you will not be charged until you check out.

Deadline to reserve at this rate: Sunday, March 26, 2023. To receive the discounted room rate, call the DoubleTree Reservations line at 800-445-8667, and identify yourself as a conference attendee for the Wisconsin Nurses Association or group code WIN. You may also book online here: WI Nurses Association Reservation Link

Hotel website:https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/msnmadt-doubletree-madison-east/

Location/Directions: CLICK HERE

All handouts/resources submitted by presenters will be posted on a password-protected webpage about 1 week before conference and will be available for 6 months following conference. Your registration confirmation email will contain the password and a link to access the handouts.

This Annual Conference attracts over 300 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses from across Wisconsin, making it an excellent venue for nurses to become aware of your programs, services, products, and employment opportunities. Register to exhibit, become a sponsor, and/or advertise in our Conference Program and contribute to the success of this annual event!

SPONSORING this program... 

• Sponsor our keynote presenter for $2000 (one opportunity available) or become a  'Program Patron' for $1000.
• All Sponsors receive a complimentary exhibitor table on April 21 reserved in a prime location, name/logo recognition in the printed Conference Program* and on the conference webpage*, and recognition from the podium at the Thursday morning Welcome address.
  * NOTE: we are unable to display logos from 'ineligible companies' - learn more here

EXHIBITING at this program…

• Cost to exhibit is $500 (for-profit companies) or $400 (not-for-profit companies).
• Exhibit space includes an 6-foot skirted table, 2 chairs, and wireless internet access. Continental breakfast and a separate exhibitor lunch will be provided. Participant meals and refreshments will be served adjacent to the exhibit area to ensure high visibility.
• Exhibits are scheduled from 7:30 AM-12:45 PM.  Set up time is 6:30-7:30 AM on Friday morning only. Tables are available on a first-come first-served basis, except those reserved for our Sponsors.
• Cancellations received on or before April 13, 2023 will be subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee.
• Deadline to register as an exhibitor: April 14, 2023
• Deadline to register as an exhibitor and be included in the Conference Program: April 3, 2023

PRODUCT THEATRE...new this year!

• Cost to reserve product theatre session is $900.
• Two 45-minute product theatre opportunities are available at both 7:30-8:15 AM or 11:45 AM-12:30 PM (total of 4) on Friday, April 21.
• Organizations offering a product theatre session receive a discount of $150 on exhibiting (cost to exhibit is $350 vs. $500).
• Product theatre organizations are requested to submit a description of the session for advertising.  Include on the form when you register or submit later by Friday, April 8.
• Note that organizations are limited to one product theatre opportunity.

ADVERTISING in the printed conference program distributed to all conference participants and presenters...

• See the attached document for ad size and rate information.
• Deadline to reserve ad space is Monday, April 3, 2023. Reserve early to secure the best ad location!
• Cancellations received on or before April 3, 2023 will be subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued after April 3.
• Deadline to advertise in the Conference Program: April 3, 2023

REGISTER to Sponsor/Exhibit/Theatre/Advertise - Click here

WNA requires ALL attendees (including exhibitors) to be up to date on COVID-19 vaccination and to monitor for symptoms of COVID infection before attending conference. Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, we strongly recommend masks be worn when indoors at the conference, and if transmission levels are high in Dane County at the time of the conference, we may require them to be worn indoors for all attendees.